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Anhydrite and Beudantite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.984.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
distinct; good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Anhydrite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Beudantite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anhydrite and Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Anhydrite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.